Skibo Castle Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Status lifted
Skibo castle Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		52 35.25 N,1 44.333 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 52.587500
  • Longitude: 1.738883
Water Depth 2 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SKIBO CASTLE
Type drifter
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Original Detection Year 1920
Last Detection Year 1929
Original Source national coast guard or patrol
Last Amended Date Jul 7, 2025

Surveying Details

H7442/20 16.10.20 H7442/20 16.10.20 ST IN 523515N, 014420E OR, APPROX 100YDS FROM HW MARK IMMEDIATELY ABREAST OF NELSON MONUMENT, YARMOUTH. (CG GT YARMOUTH). NE 1543. H8304/29 11.12.29 H8304/29 11.12.29 DELETE ST. (WKS OFFICER DECISION). DELETE. BR STD. H4403/79 15.11.79 H4403/79 15.11.79 WK WAS COMPLETELY REMOVED BY LOCAL AUTHORITY. (SOISS HI 63B/79 WK 22). AMENDED TO LIFT. NCA. RSDRA2024000274574 14.11.24 NOT LOCATED IN M/B DATASET (PEEL PORTS GREAT YARMOUTH SURVEY, DTD 21.08.24). NFA. RSDRA2025000304301 7.7.25 NOT LOCATED IN M/B DATASET (GREAT YARMOUTH PORT AUTHORITY SURVEY, DTD 1.4.25). NFA.

Circumstances of loss

STRUCK THE SUBMERGED WK OF THE WILLIAM STEPHENSON & WAS BEACHED. (CG GT YARMOUTH).

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 52 35.25 N,1 44.333 E
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FAQ

Where is the SKIBO CASTLE wreck located?

The SKIBO CASTLE wreck is located at coordinates 52 35.25 N,1 44.333 E.

How deep is the seabed around the SKIBO CASTLE?

The seabed around the SKIBO CASTLE lies at approximately 2 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the SKIBO CASTLE discovered?

The wreck of the SKIBO CASTLE was discovered in 1920.

What type of wreck is the SKIBO CASTLE?

The SKIBO CASTLE is classified as a drifter.

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